Event Brief
Merz remains sceptical of banning AfD
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he remains sceptical that proceedings to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) will succeed. He argued political parties should instead focus on winning back AfD voters.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Said he is sceptical that efforts to ban AfD will succeed and urged parties to try to win back its voters
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: He was reacting to the ongoing proceedings to ban the far-right AfD and arguing for an alternative approach to win back its voters.
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